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How to get fromFort Lee to Governors Islandby bus, subway, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Lee to Governors Island by bus, subway, or ferry

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  1. Bus, subway, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from G W Bridge Plaza East to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 168 St to Fulton Stsubway subway C / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 24m
    $16–33

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Central Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 158 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 36m
    $16–36

  3. Line 158 bus, line 12 ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Central Rd to PORT IMPERIAL stationbus bus 158 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 12
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 2m

Fort Lee to Governors Island by bus, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Fort Lee, NJ, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lee to Governors Island. However, you can take the bus to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal, walk to Broadway/W 178 St, take the bus to Broadway/W 168 St, walk to 168 St, take the subway to Fulton St, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Central Rd to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 41 St/1 Av, and East 34th Street in around 2h 36m.

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